1996 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · P193 AHO
1996 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 143,994 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P193 AHO Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 143,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P193 AHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Subaru Impreza (P193 AHO) between September 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
P193 AHO Mileage History
- 16/09/200693,572 mi
- 26/02/2016108,088 mi+14,516 mi
- 24/02/2017114,504 mi+6,416 mi
- 27/02/2018121,198 mi+6,694 mi
- 22/02/2019127,812 mi+6,614 mi
- 27/02/2020136,213 mi+8,401 mi
- 11/03/2021138,425 mi+2,212 mi
- 15/02/2022139,322 mi+897 mi
- 31/03/2023140,254 mi+932 mi
- 30/05/2024141,652 mi+1,398 mi
- 19/05/2025143,202 mi+1,550 mi
- 30/07/2026143,994 mi+792 mi
Average of roughly 2,538 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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